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Bacteria that must have oxygen to survive are called obligate aerobes. Some bacteria can live with or without oxygen and are called facultative anaerobes.

  • Anaerobes = No oxygen
  • Aerobes = Oxygen
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What bacteria that cannot live without oxygen called?

Obligate aerobes


What bacteria can survive without the presence of oxygen?

Archaebacteria called extremeophiles have some species that live entirely anaerobically. Bacteria [and other organisms] that respire using O2 as the 'final' electron acceptor are termed to be Aerobic, while bacteria [and the odd organism] that has the biochemical capacity to Live without O2 are termed to be Anaerobic.


What are bacteria that can't live without oxygen called?

Obligate aerobes.


What kind of bacterium cannot torlerate oxygen?

Anaerobic bacteria are unable to tolerate oxygen. They can only survive in environments without oxygen or in low oxygen conditions.


In what ways do facultative anaerobic bacteria differ from the other two types of bacteria in terms of their oxygen requirements?

Facultative anaerobic bacteria can survive with or without oxygen, while obligate aerobes require oxygen to survive and obligate anaerobes cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.


What are bacteria that need oxygen to survive called?

Bacteria that need oxygen to survive are called aerobic bacteria.


Do Bacteria breath oxygen?

Bacteria do not breathe in the sense that we do, but many do require oxygen. These are called aerobic bacteria. Some bacteria will use oxygen if it is present, but can function without it. These are called facultative anaerobes. Still other bacteria will die if exposed to oxygen. These are called obligate anaerobes.


What kind of bacteria cannot tolerate oxygen?

anaerobic bacteria


Bacteria that can survive without oxygen are?

Anaerobic bacteria are able to survive and grow in environments without oxygen. These bacteria use alternative electron acceptors, such as nitrate or sulfate, for energy production in the absence of oxygen. Examples of anaerobic bacteria include Clostridium species and Methanogens.


Bacteria that can live with or without oxygen?

Bacteria lacking a nucleus


Which term best defines a bacteria that can survive without oxygen?

The term that best defines a bacteria that can survive without oxygen is "anaerobic." Anaerobic bacteria do not require oxygen for growth and metabolism.


The bacteria that cause botulism and tetanus are anaerobes and cannot live in the presence of alcohol?

You are a bit confused. Alcohol is generally toxic to bacteria, whether aerobic or anaerobic, but anaerobic bacteria cannot live in the presence of oxygen, that's why they are called anaerobic.